Royal Nirvana Episode 35 Recap
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The Emperor admonished Xiao Dingquan, stating that he would be held accountable for Lu Ying's case and instructing him to hand over the seal during the next morning's court session. The Emperor further criticized Xiao Dingquan for his excessive affection for the Crown Princess, reminding him that he was soon to be a father and should act with more maturity. Xiao Dingquan humbly accepted the reprimand, acknowledging his fault.
Just as their conversation ended, an urgent message arrived: the Crown Princess had collapsed. Both the Emperor and Xiao Dingquan were stunned, and Xiao Dingquan rushed immediately to Denghua Palace. Upon his arrival, Xiao Dingquan found the Crown Princess and Liulang, the Sixth Prince, both vomiting blood, showing severe symptoms of poisoning. Amidst the chaos, Wenxi noticed a bowl of milk, recalling that it could serve as a temporary antidote for poisoning.
She moved to give it to the Crown Princess, but seeing the young Liulang also in dire condition, she hesitated, torn between the two. In her distress, Liulang called out "Sister," and a vision of her own brother, Wenjin, flashed before her eyes. Ultimately, Wenxi chose to give the only available milk to Liulang. Shortly after, attending physicians arrived and diagnosed the Crown Princess with white arsenic poisoning.
They promptly administered acupuncture to induce vomiting, but it was to no avail. As the Crown Princess neared her end, Xiao Dingquan reached her side, calling her "Nianzhi." She weakly raised a finger towards Wenxi and whispered something to Xiao Dingquan, who leaned in to hear. She then confessed that she had lied to him, mentioning that the plum blossom fragrance was now ready for use. Xiao Dingquan held her tightly, but she soon passed away.
Overwhelmed with grief, he mourned the loss of his wife and their unborn child, lamenting that he had kept her waiting. Meanwhile, Liulang, having received the milk in time, was out of danger. Xiao Dingkai rushed to the scene. Lady Jiang, visibly distressed, informed him that the Crown Princess had been poisoned after taking her pregnancy medicine.
She added that the Crown Princess had pointed to Maid Gu, implicating Wenxi as a prime suspect, noting that only she had handled the medicine and visited the kitchen. Enraged and distraught, Xiao Dingquan grabbed Wenxi by the throat, demanding to know who she truly was and who had sent her. Wenxi struggled, trying to convey that the Crown Princess wanted to tell him something about the baby moving, but he was consumed by fury.
Just as the situation grew critical, Li Chongkui, acting on the Emperor's orders, intervened, striking Xiao Dingquan unconscious to prevent him from acting impulsively. Xiao Dingkai later found Wenxi, who was overcome with despair and self-reproach. She confessed to Xiao Dingkai, believing she was responsible for the Crown Princess's death because she chose to give the milk to Liulang. She agonized over the impossible choice, feeling guilty regardless of her decision. Xiao Dingkai, however, tried to reassure her.
The subsequent investigation by imperial physicians revealed that the pregnancy medicine itself was problematic, solidifying the accusations against Wenxi. With a full pursuit underway, Xiao Dingkai attempted to help Wenxi flee through Xuanwu Gate. Wenxi, however, was resolute, refusing to leave without clearing her name.
Realizing her determination, Xiao Dingkai reluctantly shared a pet name with her, advising her to keep her identity secret, especially from his third brother (Xiao Dingquan), and suggesting that the name might save her life in a desperate situation. Wenxi committed the name to memory before jumping into a nearby lake. Spotting her, Xiao Dingquan immediately followed, pulling her from the water and ordering her apprehension.
Returning to Imperial Concubine Zhao's palace, Xiao Dingkai was met with his mother's furious rebuke. She chastised him for nearly implicating their entire family by getting involved with "a mere maid." Imperial Concubine Zhao expressed relief that the evidence against Wenxi seemed solid, preventing her own involvement, and ordered Xiao Dingkai to stay away from the palace for a few days to avoid further complications. The next morning, the court session proceeded under a tense atmosphere.
Ministers whispered amongst themselves, speculating about the previous night's dramatic events, including the deployment of the Crown Prince's guards within the palace, a highly unusual occurrence. No one dared to mention the poisoning or Xiao Dingquan's regency status, indicating the gravity and sensitivity of the situation. Some mused about whether the removal of "roadblocks" meant more joy or sorrow for the Crown Prince.
Back in Denghua Palace, Xiao Dingquan remained by the Crown Princess's body, his grief profound as he mourned the loss of their baby. When Wenxi was brought before him, she collapsed in sorrow upon seeing the Crown Princess's peaceful face. She cried out, denying any part in the poisoning and pleading with Xiao Dingquan to personally investigate the case to find justice for the Crown Princess.
Xiao Dingquan, still struggling to reconcile his trust with the accusations against her, harshly questioned her, demanding to know her true name and her real purpose for being by his side. Wenxi, heartbroken, began to speak.
